Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer – Advanced Concepts

BETA TECHNOLOGIES; South Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight lessons

Stock options (RSU/ PSU)

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Lunch provided

Job summary

BETA Technologies in South Burlington, VT is seeking a Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer to own structural dynamics, vibration, and aeroelastic model integration for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. Hybrid remote options are considered with monthly South Burlington visits.

Responsibilities include building FEM models, defining analysis plans, assessing coupled dynamics, and guiding design requirements while mentoring other engineers. Strong leadership and aeroelastic expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, or aircraft dynamic-test experience.
• Deep understanding of modal analysis, damping, and model correlation.
• Demonstrated leadership across multidisciplinary aircraft-development interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mass- and stiffness-representative finite element models for modal, vibration, and aeroelastic analyses.
• Define the structural-dynamics analysis plan, interfaces, and quality checks.
• Assess coupled wing, pylon, propulsion, and airframe dynamics including open-fan and whirl-flutter risk.
• Translate analysis results into design requirements for stiffness, mass, damping, and instrumentation.
• Plan ground and component vibration tests and model-correlation activities.
• Coordinate models with Loads, Aeroelasticity, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Stress, and Design teams.

Skills

Seven+ years in structural dynamics

Aeroelasticity experience

Technical leadership across interfaces

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NASTRAN/FEMAP/MATLAB/Python

Job description

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

The Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer will provide senior technical ownership for structural dynamics, vibration, and aeroelastic model integration for an advanced narrowbody aircraft. The role will establish the methods, models, requirements, and test‑correlation strategy needed to manage coupled wing, pylon, open‑fan, control‑system, and airframe dynamic risk. This position will be based onsite at our South Burlington, VT office location, our Raleigh, NC office. Remote candidates may be considered for a hybrid role, with monthly visits to South Burlington, VT for in‑person work.

How You Will Contribute To Revolutionizing Electric Aviation

• Lead development of mass- and stiffness‑representative finite element models for modal, vibration, forced‑response, transient, and aeroelastic analyses
• Define the structural‑dynamics analysis plan, model architecture, interfaces, quality checks, and technical‑review approach
• Assess coupled wing, pylon, propulsion, control‑surface, and aircraft‑system dynamic behavior, including open‑fan excitation and whirl‑flutter risk
• Translate analysis results into stiffness, mass‑property, damping, isolation, clearance, instrumentation, and structural design requirements
• Plan ground vibration, component vibration, structural coupling, and model‑correlation activities for later program phases
• Coordinate structural models and assumptions with Loads, Aeroelasticity, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Stress, Design, Test, and team counterparts
• Guide mitigation trades and communicate dynamic risk, uncertainty, and recommended decisions to program leadership
• Mentor other engineers and improve reusable analysis methods and automation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Seven or more years of structural dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity, or aircraft dynamic‑test experience
• Deep understanding of modal analysis, damping, forced response, finite element methods, and model correlation
• Experience with NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, Python, or comparable dynamics‑analysis tools
• Demonstrated technical leadership across multidisciplinary aircraft‑development interfaces
• Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above And Beyond Qualifications

• Transport‑aircraft wing, pylon, propulsion‑installation, control‑surface, flutter, or whirl‑flutter experience
• Experience planning and correlating ground vibration or component dynamic tests
• Knowledge of Part 25 structural‑dynamics and aeroelastic certification considerations

Physical Demands And Work Environment

This role requires extended computer work and regular access to office, laboratory, hangar, and test environments. Occasional travel, nonstandard test hours, and ause of standard personal protective equipment may be required.

Compensation

$135,000—$155,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full‑time team members, so everyone shares in our success.

You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short‑and‑long‑term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, and local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non‑discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E‑Verify.